Tactical garment assembly and associated accessories

ABSTRACT

A tactical garment assembly is disclosed. The tactical garment assembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include at least one appendage and a yoke. The yoke may extend between the front face and the opposed back face. The yoke may include a upper yoke layer and lower yoke layer, and the lower yoke layer may include a vent configured to permit airflow therethrough. The tactical garment assembly may also include at least one extension garment removably coupled to the base garment.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The disclosure claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 62/617,942, filed Jan. 16, 2018, which is herebyincorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The disclosure generally relates to a garment assembly and moreparticularly to tactical garments and extension garments configured tobe coupled to the tactical garments.

BACKGROUND

Military and special operations gear (e.g., uniforms) serve personnel bybeing form-fitting and providing utility in combat missions.Additionally, the gear must be sufficiently durable to survive theconditions the personnel will be subjected to in the field. Currentbasic military uniforms include a long sleeve shirt, a plain colorundershirt, a belt, cargo pants, boots, a thick shirt, and a hat. Theuniform forms a protective layer from the elements and permits thepersonnel to operate their duties without having their movementrestricted by their clothing. However, traditional military garmentshave several drawbacks, including not being adaptable to a change in theenvironment or other conditions.

Traditional military garments are typically designed to be all-purpose.The garments are light enough to not weigh down personnel, but thickenough not to be easily torn. When worn, the outermost garments tend tobe pants and a long sleeve shirt. The outermost garments protect thepersonnel's skin from the sun and also environmental obstacles thepersonnel may encounter (e.g., climbing on rocks, crawling on theground, etc.). Nevertheless, while the conventional garments try toovercome every environmental factor the personnel may encounter,sometimes the garments should be readily adaptable to new and differentenvironments. Personnel should have the ability to quickly andefficiently adapt the garments to the current environmental conditionsor their present location. Having the capability to readily adapt thegarments in their uniform could further allow personnel to operate atthe highest levels of engagement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanyingdrawings. The use of the same reference numerals may indicate similar oridentical items. Various embodiments may utilize elements and/orcomponents other than those illustrated in the drawings, and someelements and/or components may not be present in various embodiments.Elements and/or components in the figures are not necessarily drawn toscale. Throughout this disclosure, depending on the context, singularand plural terminology may be used interchangeably.

FIG. 1A depicts a front view of a base garment of a tactical garmentassembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 1B depicts a front view of an extension garment of the tacticalgarment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of thedisclosure.

FIG. 1C depicts a front view of a second extension garment of thetactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments ofthe disclosure.

FIG. 2A depicts a front view of another base garment of a tacticalgarment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of thedisclosure.

FIG. 2B depicts a front view of another extension garment of thetactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments ofthe disclosure.

FIG. 2C depicts a front view of another second extension garment of thetactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments ofthe disclosure.

FIG. 3 depicts a partial perspective view of the extension garmentaltering between a vented position and an enclosed position inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 depicts a partial rear view of the tactical garment assembly inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 depicts a partial magnified view of an appendage of the tacticalgarment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of thedisclosure.

FIG. 6 depicts a partial magnified view of the extension garmentaltering between a locked position and an unlocked position inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 depicts a front view of another tactical garment assembly inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 8 depicts a front view of another tactical garment assembly inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 9A depicts a front view of a base garment of the tactical garmentassembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 9B depicts a front view of a pair of extension garments of thetactical garment assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments ofthe disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a tacticalgarment assembly configured to alternate between a vented and anenclosed position by attachment and detachment of the assemblycomponents. For example, in certain embodiments, in the vented position,the tactical garment assembly would allow heat to be released fromwithin the assembly after use in the enclosed position.

In certain examples, the tactical garment assembly may include a basegarment with at least one appendage extending therefrom. On the basegarment, a yoke may extend across the top portion of the base garment.The yoke may have an upper yoke layer composed of the same material asthe base garment, and a lower yoke layer composed of a venting material.The upper yoke layer may substantially or completely cover the loweryoke layer. Between the yoke layers may be at least one female anchoringportion (e.g., loop portion to a hook and loop fastener, fastener snapreceiver, etc.) disposed therein. As used herein, the term “femaleanchoring portion” may be referred to as a “dock.” A complementaryanchoring portion may be disposed on the extension garment. The at leastone extension garment may be configured to slide over the at least oneappendage and couple to the at least one female anchoring portionthereby securing the extension garment in place. About a proximate endof the extension garment and about the at least one appendage may be twohalves to a placket lock (e.g., a first placket lock half disposed onthe extension garment and a second placket lock half disposed on thebase garment). The placket lock may selectively secure the extensiongarment and the base garment together into a locked position. While theextension garment and the base garment may be locked together, theanchoring portions may be attached and detached between the enclosedposition (e.g., attached) and the venting position (e.g., detached). Abenefit of the assembly may include several operable positions theassembly may alter between to regulate heat when the tactical garment isworn by an individual.

In certain embodiments, a tactical garment assembly may include a basegarment with a front face (e.g., front panel), an opposed back face(e.g., back panel), a first side, and a second side. In some instances,the base garment may be a t-shirt. The front face may be proximate witha user's chest and the opposed back face may drape across a user's back.Further, the first side may be proximate with a user's right side (e.g.,the user's right side, or a perspective left side facing the user). Thesecond side may be proximate to the user's left side (e.g., the user'sleft side, or a perspective right side facing the user). Each of thesides and faces may be interchangeable with any one of the other sidesand faces. In certain instances, the base garment may be an armband, anarm warmer, a glove, a sleeve, a shoulder pad, an elbow pad, a belt,suspenders, a coat, a jacket, a flak jacket, a jersey, a flight jacket,a military jacket, a vest, a windbreaker, a sweater, a hoodie, a hood, ashirt, a t-shirt, a v-neck shirt, a crew neck shirt, a polo shirt, aturtle neck, a long sleeve shirt, a short sleeve shirt, an undershirt, aparka, a raincoat, a windbreaker, a tunic, a suit, a compressiongarment, a one-piece suit, a bodysuit, a flight suit, a jumpsuit,tactical wear, tactical shirts, military fatigues, a portion or fragmentor any of the foregoing, and/or a combination of any of the foregoing.

In certain embodiments, the base garment can include a body. In someinstances, the body may cover a substantial portion of a user's torsowhen worn. For example, when the base garment is a t-shirt, the body maycover all or at least a portion of the torso of a user. The body mayextend between a user's shoulders and waistline. The body may extendbetween a user's right side and a user's left side. The body may beconfigured to be a base from which other components extend therefrom(e.g., appendages, collars, etc.). In some instances, the body may besubstantially rectangular. In other instances, the body may be anothershape, such as oblong, oval, square, circular, triangular, or anothershape. The body define a channel between the first aperture and a secondaperture. In that, the body may include a first aperture on a top sideand a second aperture on an opposed bottom side. The body may include achannel that extends between the first aperture and the second aperture.In some instances, the body may include a series of apertures disposedabout the body (e.g., about the front face, opposed back face, firstside, and/or second side). Each of the apertures may be configured for adifferent purpose. For example, the apertures may be configured toreceive a user's head, waist, arms, or tools. In certain embodiments,the body may include a tool aperture configured to receive an extensiongarment that secures a firearm magazine or firearm magazine cliptherein. In some examples, the aperture may include an appendageextending therefrom.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include atleast one appendage. In some instances, the appendage may be include asubstantially circular cross-section extension disposed on the body ofthe base garment. In one example, the appendage may be a sleeve. Forexample, the appendage may be what is commonly referred to as a shortsleeve or a long sleeve. In other instances, the appendage may be a flatlayer extending from the base garment. In yet other instances, theappendage may be a string, protrusion, or some other extension disposedon the base garment. In certain examples, the appendage may beselectively attach to other accessories, such as firearms, wires,sheaths, magazines, or other tactical components.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include avent. For example, the vent may be disposed on the base garment betweenor covered by other components (e.g., as discussed herein, under theupper yoke layer). In this manner, the vent may be disposed on theexterior of the base garment, thereby releasing heat from the interior.That is, the vent may be disposed along an exterior surface of the basegarment. In some instances, a lower yoke layer discussed herein may bethe vent. The vent may provide a fluidic passage from a base garmentinterior to the exterior by which heat can pass through. The basegarment may attach to a flap, door, or other cloth layer to selectivelycover the vent and substantially trap heat within the base garment. Whenthe vent is covered, the base garment may be in the enclosed position.When open, sometimes even partially, to the exterior the base garmentmay be in the vented position. In some instances, the vent may becomposed of a breathable mesh. The breathable mesh may be composed ofcotton, nylon, polyester, rayon, linen, silk, wool, or some combinationtherein. In other instances, the vent may be one or more aperturesdisposed on the base garment and/or the extension garment. The vent maybe disposed proximate to the appendage, and, in some instances, may bedisposed on opposite sides of the appendage (e.g., in the armpit of ashirt and on the top side of the shoulder area).

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include acollar. For example, the collar may be a piece of material extendingfrom the base garment about one of the apertures provided therein. Insome instances, the collar may be raised or lowered relative to the basegarment. For example, in the lowered position, the collar may fold overonto the base garment. A second vent may be disposed proximate to thecollar and be configured to be covered by the collar. The collar may beselectively secured to and decoupled from the base garment. Oncesecured, the collar may inhibit or limit ventilation to the interior orthe exterior of the base garment through the vent.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include ayoke. For example, for a shirt, a yoke may be a surface that extendsbetween a first appendage (e.g., right arm sleeve) and a secondappendage (e.g., left arm sleeve). In some instances, the yoke may be araised yoke. The yoke may be integrally formed with the base garment.The yoke may include a plurality of layers that integrally form with thebase garment and one or more additional layers disposed thereon. Forexample, the yoke may include an upper yoke layer that extends from afirst appendage, around the collar, and to a second appendage. The upperyoke may have one or more lower yoke layer(s) substantially covered bythe upper yoke layer. For example, proximate to at least one appendagemay be a lower yoke layer. The lower yoke layer may be a breathablemesh, vent, or other material (e.g., a material with a number of holesprovided therethrough) configured to permit the flow of heattherethrough. As discussed herein, in the enclosed position, the loweryoke layer may be covered to restrict the flow of heat. The lower yokelayer may extend between the appendages. In other instances, the loweryoke layer may not be a continuous layer between the appendages. In yetother instances, the yoke may be disposed anywhere along the basegarment. In certain examples, the yoke may be a single layer thatpartially attaches to the base garment (e.g., at each corner of theyoke). In this manner, the yoke may provide an aperture formed betweenthe yoke and the base garment.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include a setof anchors. In some instances, the set of anchors may be hook and loopfastener portions. That is, the set of anchors may include a femaleanchoring portion (e.g., a loop portion of a hook and loop fastener,female snap portion, etc.) and a male anchoring portion (e.g., a hookportion of a hook and loop fastener, male snap portion, etc.). In otherinstances, the male anchoring portion and the female anchoring portionmay be interchangeable. The anchors may be disposed between the yoke andthe extension garment discussed herein. For example, a first anchor(e.g., a female anchor) may be disposed onto a yoke layer, and a secondanchor (e.g., a male anchor) may be disposed onto the extension garment.In this manner, as the extension garment may slide over the appendage,the anchoring portions may selectively secure the extension garment ontothe yoke. The female anchoring portion may be disposed on the upper yokelayer and the male anchoring portion may be disposed on a proximate endof the extension garment. In some instances, when the set of anchorportions are secured together, the tactical garment assembly may be inthe enclosed position. When the set of anchors are unsecured, thetactical garment assembly may be in the vented position. The set ofanchors may be disposed on any one of the components of the tacticalgarment assembly. In some instances, the male anchoring portion and/orthe female anchoring portion may be disposed on the at least oneappendage, the base garment, or any other component described herein.

In certain embodiments, the set of anchors may be fabric hook and loopfasteners (e.g., VELCRO). In other embodiments, the set of anchors mayinclude zippers, snaps, buttons, buttonholes, button hooks, buckles,laces, strings, cords, cord locks, grommets, clips, pins, drawstrings,zip fasteners, magnets, interference fits (e.g. friction fits).

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include atleast one extension garment configured to be removably coupled to thebase garment. In some instances, the at least one extension garment mayinclude a first aperture, a second distal aperture, and a channelextending from the first aperture to the second aperture to provide apassageway through the extension garment. In one example, the extensionmay include a first aperture at a proximate end and a second aperture ata distal end. Between the two apertures may be a cylindrical prismshape. In some instances, the extension garment may be narrower towardsthe distal end than the proximate end. The extension garment may be avariety of other shapes, including triangular, square, circular,pyramidal, or another shape. In one example, the extension garment maybe a sleeve. In other embodiments, the extension garment may be ashoulder pad, elbow pad, belt, pouch, glove, hood, shirt or some othertype of extension or garment.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include atleast one pouch. For example, the pouch may be disposed on the extensiongarment and/or the base garment. The pouch may be a piece of fabricattached to the tactical garment assembly and configured to store itemstherein. The pouch may include a lid or other coupling device operableto secure the items therein.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may include atleast one placket lock. For example, the at least one placket lock mayinclude a first placket lock half and a second placket lock half. Thefirst placket lock half may be disposed on or adjacent at least aportion of the proximate end of the extension garment. The secondplacket lock half may be disposed on and/or about the appendage. In thismanner, the extension garment may slide over the appendage to abut thefirst placket lock half with the second placket lock half. In otherinstances, the second placket lock half may be disposed onto anotherportion of the base garment. The placket lock halves may be interchangedand/or disposed about other portions of the tactical garment assembly(e.g., about the body, the collar, or another portion). In certainexamples, the first placket lock half may extend about the entireproximate end of the extension garment. In other instances, the firstplacket lock half may extend partially about the proximate end of theextension garment. For example, the extension garment may be a hood anda placket lock half may be disposed along or adjacent one edge of thehood. In other instances, the extension garment may be a collar wherebythe collar may include a first placket lock half disposed thereon andthe second placket lock half may be disposed on the body of the basegarment. In this example, the collar may be secured to the base garmentand cover a vent on the base garment disposed proximate to the collar.In certain embodiments, the placket lock may be a zipper. In otherembodiments, the placket lock may be fabric hook and loop fasteners(e.g., VELCRO), snaps, buttons, buttonholes, button hooks, buckles,laces, strings, cords, cord locks, grommets, clips, pins, drawstrings,zip fasteners, magnets, interference fits (e.g., friction-fit), etc.

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be selectivelyaltered between the enclosed position and the venting position. As usedherein, the terms “enclosed position” and “vented position” may beinterchangeable with “enclosed configuration” and “ventedconfiguration,” respectively. For example, in the enclosed position themale anchoring portion disposed on the extension garment may be securedto the female anchoring portion disposed on the base garment. Theenclosed position may be configured to restrict heat and/or airflow fromthe interior of the base garment. Conversely, the vented position mayallow heat and/or airflow to flow from the interior of the base garment.For example, in the vented position the male anchoring portion disposedon the extension garment may be unsecured from the female anchoringportion disposed on the base garment. In some instances, the tacticalgarment assembly may be arranged in the locked position and in thevented position. The tactical garment assembly may also be arranged inthe unlocked position and in the enclosed position. In other instances,the tactical garment assembly may be arranged in the unlocked positionand in the vented position. The tactical garment assembly may also bearranged in the locked position and in the enclosed position. In yetother instances, the tactical garment assembly may allow the set ofanchors to be partially secured (e.g., part of the hook and loopfastener attached, one of a multitude of fasteners attached, or someother combination therein).

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be selectivelyaltered between a locked position and an unlocked position. As usedherein, the terms “locked position” and “unlocked position” areinterchangeable with “lock configuration” and “unlocked configuration,”respectively. For example, in the locked position the first placket lockhalf and the second placket locked half may be coupled together tosecure the base garment and the extension garment together. In theunlocked position, the first placket locked half and the second placketlocked half may be detached from one another. That is, in some instancesthe placket lock halves may be a zipper and in the locked position thezipper may be zipped together to secure the components together. Thetactical garment assembly may allow the placket locks to be entirelysecured or partially secured (e.g., partially zipped together, partiallyattached hook and loop fastener).

In certain embodiments, the tactical garment assembly may be composed ofone or more materials. For example, the body of the base garment may becomposed of a first material. The yoke and/or yoke layer (e.g., upperyoke layer and/or lower yoke layer) may be composed of a secondmaterial. The vent may be composed of a third material. In otherinstances, the body, the yoke, and the vent may all be composed of thesame material. In yet other instances, the body, the yoke, and the ventmay be some combination of the same or different materials. In otherembodiments, the yoke upper layer and the lower yoke layer may bedifferent materials. For example, the lower yoke layer may be configuredas the vent. In this manner, the lower yoke layer may be a separatematerial than the extension garment, the body, and/or other componentsdisposed on the tactical garment assembly. The materials may be one ormore of the following materials: cotton, flax, wool, silk, syntheticfibers, nylon, polyesters, spandex, rayon, dry-fit fibers, ballisticfibers such as aramid (Kevlar), ballistic nylon,ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (Spectra Shield, Dyneema),combinations thereof, and the like weatherproof, waterproof, waterresistant, water repellant, windproof, fireproof, fire resistant, fireretardant, ultraviolet resistant, sunlight resistant, insulated,breathable, quick drying, moisture wicking, mesh, transparent,camouflage, reflective, absorptive, porous, buoyant, warming, cooling,bulletproof, bullet resistant, knife proof, knife resistant, and thelike. The one or more materials may be one or more combinations of theforegoing.

In certain embodiments, the extension garment may be configured to beroll up onto itself into a storage position. For example, a pouch may bedisposed on the extension garment whereby the extension garment maycompress itself into the pouch. In other instances, the extensiongarment may be configured to fit into a storage bag disposed on the basegarment.

FIGS. 1A-1C together depict a tactical garment assembly 100 (e.g., apartial rear view shown in FIG. 4). The tactical garment assembly 100may include a base garment 102 configured to receive and be removablycoupled to one or more extension garments 128 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1Band 1C). The base garment 102 and the extension garments 128 may beconfigured to be altered by a user between an unlocked position 154 anda locked position 152 (e.g., as shown a rear view in FIG. 4). In someinstances, the locked position 152 may be a fully zipped zipperfastener. The unlocked position 154 may be an unzipped zipper fastener.In other instances, the locked position 152 may be another securedfastener (e.g., an engaged snap fastener, a button threaded through abuttonhole, etc.). The unlocked position may be another unsecuredfastener (e.g., a disengaged snap fastener, an unthreaded button fromthe buttonhole, etc.).

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1A, the base garment 102 includesa front face 104, an opposed back face 106 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4), afirst side 108, and a second side 110. As used herein, “face” and “side”may be interchangeable. Each of the faces and sides may beinterchangeable. On the first side 108 and the second side 110 may be atleast one appendage 118 disposed thereon. That is, the at least oneappendage 118 may extend away from a body 112 of the base garment 102.In some instances, the base garment 102 includes top and bottomapertures and a cavity or passageway fluidicly coupling them. Examplesof appendages may include, but are not limited to, the at least oneappendage 118 may be sleeve, a pant leg, or a hood. In one example, afirst appendage may be disposed on the first side, and a secondappendage may be disposed on the second side is a shirt (e.g., ashort-sleeve shirt). In some examples, the body 112 may be the torsoportion of a shirt or the groin area of pants. In other instances, thetactical garment assembly 100 may not include at least one appendage 118(e.g., a sleeveless shirt, bikini, underwear, etc.). Towards the topside 138 of the base garment 102 may be a yoke 120 configured to receiveand/or coupled to the at least one extension garment 128. That is, theextension garment 128 may include an extension tab 170 that is receivedby the yoke 120. In other instances, the yoke 120 may receive theextension tab 170 and other material of the extension garment. Forexample, the yoke 120 may include a first layer integrally disposed onthe base garment and a second layer coupled to the first layer along anedge(s), corner(s), and/or other portion of each layer thereby creatinga volume between the two or more layers. Additionally, as the extensiongarment 128 approaches the yoke 120, all or a portion of the appendage118 may slide within the extension garment 128. As shown in FIG. 1A, thetactical garment assembly is in the unlocked 154 and vented position148. In the unlocked and vented position, the extension garments 128 aredetached from the base garment 102 and/or the yoke 120 and a vent 114provided along a surface of the base garment 102 and/or below the yoke120 may allow heat to escape therefrom. In some instances, the vent maybe composed of a more breathable fabric relative to the base garmentmaterial. That is, the vent may be a material with one or moreapertures, nylon, polyester, or some other material; whereas the basegarment may be composed of material (e.g., thick cotton, cashmere, wool,etc.) that stores more heat relative to the vent. In the locked andclosed position, the extension garment 128 is removably attached to thebase garment 102 and/or yoke 120 and the vent 114 may have restrictedairflow.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1A, the yoke 120 includes includean upper yoke layer 122 and a lower yoke layer (not shown). The loweryoke layer may have generally the same shape as or otherwise complementthe shape of the upper yoke layer 122. The lower yoke layer may bedisposed directly adjacent to and/or below the upper yoke layer 122 andpositioned to permit airflow between the layers. Proximate to the yoke120 may be a collar 116.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1C, the extension garment 128includes a second placket lock half 144 and the base garment 102includes a first placket lock half 142. In other embodiments, the firstplacket lock half 144 and second placket lock half 144 can be reversedwith respect to the base garment 102 and the extension garment 128. Thefirst placket lock half 142 and the second placket lock half 144 may beconfigured to be removably coupled to each other to alter the tacticalgarment assembly between a locked position 152 and an unlocked position154. The extension garment 128 may also include a male anchoring portion140 disposed along an outer surface on the proximate end 130 of theextension garment 128. In other instances, the male anchoring portion140 may be disposed on a distal end 134. The male anchoring portion 140may slide within the yoke 120 on the base garment 102 and secure onto afemale anchoring portion 126 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5) positioned alonga bottom surface of the yoke 120. In certain examples, the femaleanchoring portion 126 is provided along a bottom surface edge of theyoke 120. In some instances, the male anchoring portion 140 and thefemale anchoring portion 126 may each be made up of multiple parts. Forexample, the male anchoring portion may be the hook portion of the hookand loop fastener, and the female anchoring portion may be the loop ofthe hook and loop fastener. In other instances, the male anchoringportion may be the male portion of a snap and the female anchoringportion may be the female portion of the snap. In certain examples, oneor more pouches 132 may also be disposed along an outer surface of theextension garment 128. In these examples, each pouch 132 may define acavity for receiving and holding items within the cavity. Each pouch 132may also include a cover that can be removably coupled to a portion ofthe pouch 132 to prevent items from exiting a mouth of the cavity of thepouch 132. Alternatively, each pouch 132 may include a one or morecoupling devices (e.g., button, snap, Velcro, etc.) for closing a mouthof the cavity of the pouch to retain items therein.

FIGS. 2A-2C together depict a tactical garment assembly. The tacticalgarment assembly may include a base garment 202 configured to receiveone or more extension garments 228 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 2B and 2C).The base garment 202 and the extension garments 228 may be configured toalter between an unlocked position 254 and a locked position 252 (e.g.,as shown a rear view in FIG. 4).

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2A, the base garment 202 includesa front face 204, an opposed back face 206 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4), afirst side 208, and a second side 210. Each of the faces and sides maybe interchangeable. On the first side 208 and the second side 210 may beat least one appendage 218 disposed thereon. That is, the at least oneappendage 218 may extend away from a body 212 of the base garment 202.Towards the top side 238 of the base garment 202 may be a yoke 220configured to receive the at least one extension garment 228.Additionally, as the extension garment 228 approaches the yoke 220, theappendage 218 may slide within the extension garment 228. As shown inFIG. 2A, the tactical garment assembly is in the unlocked 254 and ventedposition 248. In this manner, the extension garments 228 are detachedand a vent 214 may allow heat to escape therefrom. Conversely, when theextension garment 228 selectively attaches to the base garment 202, thevent 214 may have restricted airflow.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2A, the yoke 220 includes includean upper yoke layer 222 and a lower yoke layer (not shown). The loweryoke layer may complement the shape of the upper yoke layer 222. Thelower yoke layer may be disposed directly adjacent to the upper yokelayer and positioned to permit airflow between the layers. Proximate tothe yoke 220 may be a collar 216.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2C, the extension garment 228and the base garment 202 includes a first placket lock half 242 and asecond placket lock half 244. The first placket lock half 242 and thesecond placket lock half 244 may be configured to secure onto each otherand alter the tactical garment assembly between a locked position 252and an unlocked position 254. The extension garment 228 may also includea male anchoring portion 240 disposed on the proximate end 230 of thegarment. The male anchoring portion 240 may slide within the yoke 220 onthe base garment 202 and secure onto a female anchoring portion 226(e.g., as shown in FIG. 5). In some instances, the male anchoringportion 240 and the female anchoring portion may each be one continuousportion. A pouch 232 may also be disposed on the extension garment 228.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the extension garment 128 isaltering to a vented position 148. That is, the male anchoring portion140 may be selectively detached from the female anchoring portion 126.In the vented position, the extension garment 128 is partially detachedfrom the base garment 102 and the at least one appendage 118. In someinstances, the male anchoring portion 140 may be disposed on theproximate end 130. In other instances, the male anchoring portion 140may be disposed on another end of the extension garment 128.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the tactical garment assembly100 is depicted in a locked position 152 and an enclosed position 146.The locked position 152 includes the base garment 102 secured onto theextension garment 128 via the placket lock 141. That is, the firstplacket lock half 142 disposed on the extension garment 128 is lockedonto the second placket lock half 144 disposed on the base garment. Thefirst placket lock half 142 and the second placket lock half 144 may beinterchangeable. As shown in FIG. 4, the extension garment 128 ispartially disposed within the yoke 120. In this manner, the extensiongarment 128 slid within the yoke 120 between the upper yoke layer 122and the lower yoke layer (not shown). The vent 114 (e.g., as shown inFIG. 5) is thereby restricted from flowing heat from within the basegarment 102.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, the tactical garment assembly100 is depicted in the unlocked 154 and vented position 148. That is,the extension garment is not secured via the anchors nor the placketlock. As shown in FIG. 5, female anchoring portion 126 has not receivedthe male anchoring portion, and the second placket lock half 144 has notreceived the first placket lock half from the extension garment. In thismanner, the vent 144 is able to release heat from within the yoke 120,and the at least one appendage 118 is exposed. The heat may escapethrough the upper yoke layer 122 and the lower yoke layer (e.g., acomplementary breathable layer disposed under the upper yoke layer).

As depicted in FIG. 6, the placket lock 141 is actuating between alocked position and an unlocked position. That is, the at least oneextension garment 128 is slid over the at least one appendage 118 andaltering between locked and unlocked positions. In this manner the firstplacket lock half 142 is selectively attaching to the second placketlock half 144.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7, the tactical garment assembly300 is in a locked position 352. In this manner, the placket lock 341 isfully zipped up to attach the at least one extension garment 328 ontothe base garment 302. In some instances, the set of anchors 325 securethe at least one extension garment 328 onto the base garment 302 torestrict airflow from a vent (not shown). In some instances, the ventmay be composed of a more breathable fabric relative to the base garmentmaterial. That is, the vent may be a material with one or moreapertures, nylon, polyester, or some other material; whereas the basegarment may be composed of material (e.g., thick cotton, cashmere, wool,etc.) that stores more heat relative to the vent. That is, material ofthe extension garment may cover the vent to restrict and/or impedeairflow to and from the vent. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7,the placket lock 341 extends the full length of the connection betweenthe base garment 302 and the at least one extension garment 328.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8, the base garment 402 is in alocked position 452 with the extension garment 428. In this manner, theplacket lock 441 is fully zipped up to attach the at least one extensiongarment 428 onto the base garment 402. In some instances, the set ofanchors 425 secure the at least one extension garment 428 onto the basegarment 402 to restrict airflow from a vent (not shown). In otherinstances, the set of anchors 425 may be only one anchor. In someembodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the placket lock 341 extends a partiallength of the connection between the base garment 402 and the at leastone extension garment 428.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9A-9B, the base garment 502 andthe extension garments 528 are in the unlocked position 554 and ventedposition. In this manner, the lower yoke layer 524 is exposed to permitairflow from within the interior of the base garment 502. Conversely, inthe enclosed position, the at least one extension garment 528 covers thelower yoke layer 524. The vented position 548 allows airflow from withinthe base garment 502 via the lower yoke layer 524 and the vent 514disposed proximate to the at least one appendage 518. The second placketlock half 544 may be disposed the length of the at least one appendage518 and a complementary first placket lock half 542 may be disposed onthe at least one extension garment 528. In some instances, the femaleanchoring portion 526 may be disposed on the lower yoke layer 524configured to receive a male anchoring portion (not shown) disposed onthe extension garment 528. In this manner, when the extension garment528 and the base garment 502 are selectively attached, airflow isrestricted from the lower yoke layer 524.

Example Embodiments

Example 1 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garmentassembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed backface, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include atleast one appendage and a yoke extending between the front face and theopposed back face. The tactical garment assembly may include at leastone extension garment removably attached to the base garment.

Example 2 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 1. Thetactical garment assembly may include a set of anchors positionedbetween the yoke and the at least one appendage. The tactical garmentassembly may include at least one dock disposed on the extension garmentconfigured to receive one of the set of anchors.

Example 3 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 2. Thetactical garment assembly may include a first placket lock half disposedabout the at least one appendage.

Example 4 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 3, wherethe at least one extension garment may include a second placket lockhalf disposed on a proximate end of the extension garment. The at leastone extension garment may removably attach to the set of anchors and thefirst placket lock half.

Example 5 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4. Theextension garment may selectively alter position between an enclosedposition and a vented position with the set of anchors.

Example 6 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4, wherethe placket lock may include a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets,clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.

Example 7 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 4, wherethe extension garment selectively alters position between a lockedposition and an unlocked position with the first placket lock half andthe set of anchors.

Example 8 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 1. Thetactical garment assembly may include a body composed of a firstmaterial. The tactical garment assembly may also include the yoke havinga upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer. The upper yoke layer may becomposed of the first material and the second yoke material composed ofa second material. A vent on the tactical garment assembly composed of athird material.

Example 9 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garmentassembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed backface, a first side, and a second side. The base garment may include atleast one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side. Thebase garment may also include a yoke extending between the front faceand the opposed back face. The base garment may include a set of anchorspositioned between the raided yoke and the at least one appendage and afirst placket lock half disposed partially about the at least oneappendage. The tactical garment assembly may include at least oneextension garment with a second placket lock half and male anchoringportion configured to receive the set of anchors. The at least oneextension garment removably attached to the set of anchors and theplacket lock, where the extension garment selectively alters positionbetween an enclosed position and a vented position with the set ofanchors. The extension garment selectively alters position between alocked position and an unlocked position with the set of anchors.

Example 10 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9. Theplacket lock may include a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons, magnets,clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.

Example 11 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9. Thetactical garment assembly including a body composed of a first material.The yoke composed of a second material and a vent composed of a thirdmaterial.

Example 12 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 9 with aplurality of pockets disposed on the at least one extension garment.

Example 13 may include a tactical garment assembly. The tactical garmentassembly may include a base garment with a front face, an opposed backface, a first side, and a second side. The base garment includes atleast one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side. Thebase garment includes a yoke extending between the front face and theopposed back face, a set of anchors disposed on the yoke, and a firstplacket lock half disposed on the at least one appendage. The tacticalgarment assembly including at least one extension garment comprising asecond lock half and male anchoring portion configured to receive atleast one female anchoring portion. The at least one extension garmentmay be removably attached via the set of anchors and the placket lock.The extension garment may selectively alters position between anenclosed position and a vented position with the set of anchors. Theextension garment may selectively alter position between a lockedposition and an unlocked position with the set of anchors.

Example 14 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. Thetactical garment assembly including at least one pouch disposed on theat least one extension garment.

Example 15 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13,where the placket lock includes a zipper, a set of snaps, buttons,magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.

Example 16 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. Thetactical garment assembly including a body composed of a first material,the yoke composed of a second material, and a vent disposed proximate tothe at least one appendage, the vent composed of a third material.

Example 17 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 16 wherethe at least one extension garment is composed of the first material.

Example 18 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13,where the set of anchors and the dock includes a zipper, a set of snaps,buttons, magnets, clasps, hook and loop fastener, or grommets.

Example 19 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13. Thetactical garment assembly may include a plurality of pockets disposed onthe at least one extension garment.

Example 20 may include the tactical garment assembly of example 13 wherethe at least one extension garment is configured to receive the at leastone appendage in the locked position.

While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been describedabove, it should be understood that they have been presented by way ofexample only, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilledin the relevant art that various changes in form and detail can be madetherein without departing from the spirit and scope of the presentdisclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure shouldnot be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments butshould be defined only in accordance with the following claims and theirequivalents. The foregoing description has been presented for thepurposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to beexhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise formdisclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light ofthe above teaching. Further, it should be noted that any or all of theaforementioned alternate implementations may be used in any combinationdesired to form additional hybrid implementations of the presentdisclosure. For example, any of the functionality described with respectto a particular device or component may be performed by another deviceor component. Further, while specific device characteristics have beendescribed, embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous otherdevice characteristics. Further, although the embodiments have beendescribed in language specific to structural features and/ormethodological acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is notnecessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather,the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms ofimplementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, amongothers, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically statedotherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, isgenerally intended to convey that certain embodiments could include,while other embodiments may not include, certain features, elements,and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intendedto imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way requiredfor one or more embodiments.

What is claimed is:
 1. A tactical garment assembly, comprising: a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side, the base garment further comprising: at least one appendage; and a yoke extending between the front face and the opposed back face, the yoke comprises a upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer, wherein the lower yoke layer comprises a vent configured to permit airflow therethrough; and at least one extension garment removably coupled to the base garment.
 2. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, further comprising: at least one dock positioned on the base garment between the yoke and the at least one appendage; and at least one anchor disposed on the extension garment, wherein the anchor is configured to be removably coupled to the at least one dock.
 3. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first placket lock half disposed about at least a portion of the at least one appendage.
 4. The tactical garment assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one extension garment comprises a second placket lock half disposed on a proximate end of the extension garment and configured to be removably coupled to the first placket lock half, wherein the at least one extension garment is configured to be removably attached to the base garment via coupling of the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half.
 5. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein removably coupling the extension garment to the base garment adjusts the vent from a vented configuration to a closed configuration.
 6. The tactical garment assembly of claim 4, wherein the first placket lock half and the second placket lock half comprise a zipper, a set of snaps, a button and receiving aperture, a set of magnets, a clasp, a hook and loop fastener, or a grommet.
 7. The tactical garment assembly of claim 4, wherein removably coupling the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half and the at least one anchor to the at least one dock couples the extension garment to the base garment.
 8. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein the base garment comprises a body composed of a first material, wherein the upper yoke layer composed of the first material and the lower yoke layer composed of a second material.
 9. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein the base garment is a short-sleeve shirt and wherein the at least one extension garment is a long-sleeve having a sleeve length greater than the at least one appendage.
 10. The tactical garment assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one appendage comprises: a first appendage coupled to the first side of the base garment; and a second appendage coupled to a second side of the base garment, wherein the at least one extension garment comprises: a first extension garment removably coupled to the first appendage; and a second extension garment removably coupled to the second appendage.
 11. A tactical garment assembly, comprising: a base garment with a front face, an opposed back face, a first side, and a second side, the base garment comprising: at least one first appendage disposed on the first side; a second appendage disposed on the second side; a yoke disposed between the front face and the opposed back face; a vent disposed adjacent to the yoke, wherein the yoke covers at least a portion of the vent; at least one male anchoring portion positioned between the yoke and at least one of the first appendage and the second appendage; and a first placket lock half disposed at least partially about the first appendage; and a first extension garment comprising: a second placket lock half; and a female anchoring portion configured to receive the male anchoring portion, wherein the at least one extension garment removably attached to the base garment via coupling the at least one male anchoring portion to the female anchoring portion and the first placket lock half to the second placket lock half, wherein removably attaching the extension garment to the base garment adjusts the vent from a venting position to an enclosed position.
 12. The tactical garment assembly of claim 11, wherein the vent comprises one of a mesh material and a plurality of apertures disposed through the base garment.
 13. A tactical garment assembly, comprising: a base garment comprising: a front panel; a back panel; a first side disposed between the front panel and the back panel; a second side disposed between the front panel and the back panel: at least one appendage disposed on the first side and the second side; a yoke extending between the front panel and the back panel, the yoke comprising a vent; a female anchor disposed on the yoke; and a first placket lock half disposed on the at least one appendage; and at least one extension garment comprising: a second placket lock half removably attached to the first placket lock half; and a male anchor removably attached to the female anchor, wherein the extension garment selectively alters a position of the yoke between a venting position and an enclosed position.
 14. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the vent is disposed proximate to the at least one appendage.
 15. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein at least a portion of the yoke covers the vent.
 16. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the vent comprises one of a mesh material and a plurality of apertures disposed through the base garment.
 17. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the first placket lock half and the second placket lock half collectively comprise at least one of a zipper, a snap, a button, a magnet, a clasp, a hook and loop fastener, or a grommet.
 18. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the front panel and the back panel are constructed from a first material; wherein the yoke is constructed from a second material different from the first material, and wherein the vent is constructed from a third material different from the first material and the second material.
 19. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the at least one appendage comprises a short sleeve fixedly coupled to the base garment and wherein the at least one extension garment comprises a long sleeve.
 20. The tactical garment assembly of claim 13, wherein the yoke comprises an upper yoke layer and a lower yoke layer disposed below the upper yoke layer, and wherein the lower yoke layer comprises the vent. 